Philadelphia Police Report the Following Incidents

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a double shooting that occurred early March 25 in West Philadelphia, which appears to involve an exchange of gunfire between the two victims.

At approximately 12:07 a.m., 18th District officers responded to a report of a person with a gun and a shooting on the 6000 block of Sansom Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 22-year-old male suffering from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. Police immediately transported the victim to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. During the transport, the victim stated that three unidentified males had exited a dark-colored SUV, possibly a Ford, and opened fire on him, noting that two of the suspects were armed with handguns and the third with a rifle. The victim further informed officers that he utilized his legally owned firearm to shoot back at his attackers. Police have since recovered the victim’s weapon.

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Philadelphia Police Officer-Involved Shooting

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, at approximately 10:22 AM, Sergeant #1 was in full uniform operating a marked police vehicle in the area of Kensington Ave and Hart Lane.

The preliminary investigation indicates that Sergeant #1, who was assigned as the street supervisor for the Kensington Police District, was flagged down by an individual who pointed out a male that he had been involved in a disturbance with and indicated that the male (defendant) was armed with a firearm. Sergeant #1 approached the defendant regarding the disturbance. During the encounter, a physical altercation briefly occurred between the defendant and the complainant before the defendant fled on foot southbound on Kensington Avenue. Sergeant #1 pursued the defendant on foot into the rear area of a property on the 2800 block of Kensington Avenue.

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Blackwood Man Sentenced To Parole For Life; Must Register As A Convicted Sex Offender

Man Who Pled Guilty to Trying to Meet Underage Girl for Sex is Sentenced to Parole Supervision for Life and Must Register as a Convicted Sex Offender

Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a 36-year-old Blackwood man who pled guilty to attempting to meet an underage girl for sex at a Bordentown Township park last year has been sentenced to parole supervision for life and will also be placed on the New Jersey sex offender registry.

Under an agreement with the Prosecutor’s Office, Jason McCann pled guilty in March to Attempt to Commit Endangering the Welfare of a Child – Impairing or Debauching the Morals of a Child (Third Degree) in exchange for a three-year sentence in New Jersey state prison.

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Camden City Man Charged with Human Trafficking, Assault, Prostitution

On May 21, 2026, NJ Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that a Camden man has been charged with human trafficking, promoting prostitution, and acts of violence against two women whom he allegedly forced to commit commercial sex acts.

Keith B. Woodson, 40, of Camden, is charged by complaint with multiple counts of first-degree human trafficking, promoting prostitution, and aggravated assault.

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Woodbury Crime Blotter

5/1/2026 – 5/15/2026

On 5/1, during a traffic stop, the driver was found to have a warrant for her arrest. Mt. Laurel provided an ROR and a new court date.

On 5/2, a Woodbury resident reported an unauthorized withdrawal of $500 from her account. Her card had been reloaded on May 1, and the funds were withdrawn in Newark overnight. The card has since been canceled, and the incident has been reported to the appropriate agencies. This case is currently under investigation.

WARNING: Please be cautious when using debit card/credit card readers at stores. Ensure the machine is not compromised. If it appears unusual as if something was placed over the machine, notify store employees and the police immediately.

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GTPD Missing Juvenile Male- Andre Streater, Jr. 5-23-2026

On May 22, 2026, at approximately 9:18 PM, 13 year old Andre Streater Jr., was reported missing. Andre was last seen at his residence in the Sicklerville Section of Gloucester Township. Andre is believed to be wearing blue jeans, a black shirt, a black jacket, is approximately 5’5″ in height and 129 pounds in weight. He is a light skin black male with dark brown hair and brown eyes. The male frequents Camden City.

If anyone has additional information or knowledge of Andre’s location, please call 9-1-1, the Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228-4500, call the GTPD Anonymous Crime Tip Line: 856-842-5560, or send your tips via GTPD Website at https://gtpolice.com/tips. You can also contact Detective Parrone from the Camden County Prosecutors at 856-225-8400.

Missing Persons Flyer: https://assets.opspolice.network/resources/agency/140/community/flyer/pdf/20260523-Qt17YP8NwXxPBlJl.pdf

Gloucester Township Police Arrest Suspect in Dangerous Misuse of Less Lethal Weapon

Between December 2025 and May 2026, the Gloucester Township Police Department received three reports involving a male discharging what appeared to be a firearm in commercial parking lots along the Blackwood Clementon Road corridor, causing property damage. These incidents prompted heightened emergency responses from officers, as businesses and nearby individuals reported active gunfire in the area.

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Suspicious Death Investigation

The following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be provided as they become available.

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a suspicious death after a man’s body was discovered inside a suitcase on Friday morning.

At approximately 9:25 AM, officers from the 25th District responded to a call on the 600 block of East Hilton Street. Upon arrival, police located an adult male inside a suitcase. Emergency medical personnel arrived shortly after and pronounced the male deceased at 9:27 AM.

At this time, a motive has not been established, and the cause of death remains undetermined. The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or leave an anonymous tip at 215-686-TIPS.

Shooting Investigation

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Group is currently investigating the shooting of a 19-year-old male that occurred early Thursday evening in the city’s 12th District.

At approximately 5:21 p.m., responding officers located the teenage victim suffering from a gunshot wound on the highway along the 70xx block of Greenway Avenue. Police immediately transported the victim to Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center, where he is currently listed in stable condition. At this time, investigators have not established a motive, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active and ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact SIG at 215-686-8270 or leave an anonymous tip at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

“Pop-up Party” Hosts Indicted for Inciting a Riot Charges

Woodbury, NJ – Elijah Evans, 19, of Pine Hill, and Serenity Hall, 19, of Camden, have been indicted on charges of inciting a riot after a party they allegedly hosted led to multiple violent events and calls for service.

According to documents filed in this case:

On June 29, 2025, the Glassboro Police Department responded to multiple calls on Rowan Boulevard for various reasons including an armed robbery, a shooting, a stolen motor vehicle, noise complaints, fights, burglary, and disturbances. An investigation found a pop-up “Summer Block Party” had been advertised via social media with the date and time listed as June 29, 2025, at 10 p.m. The flyer also contained language encouraging disorderly and unlawful behavior toward law enforcement.